child maltreatment
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles — 1 distinct definitions of the United States Code.
The term "child maltreatment" means the physical or psychological abuse or neglect of a child or youth, including sexual assault and abuse.
Same definition in 2 sections
- 2017–present34 U.S.C. § 12291Crime Control and Law Enforcement · Definitions and grant provisions · in this subchapter
- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 13925The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions and grant provisions · in this subchapter